He used to be synonymous with bagged frozen vegetables, but “the Little Green Sprout” has come a long way!

Sprouts are literally early growth from sprouted seeds, fledgling plants. Sprouts are incredibly nutritionally dense and provide a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. One cup of sprouts provides 119% of the daily, recommended intake for vitamin C. They are also rich in B vitamins and protein and contain good levels of dietary fibre….

What Are Free Radicals?

Essentially they are molecules with an electron missing. As you may remember from high school biology or chemistry, our cells are composed of molecules which are comprised of atoms. Atoms consist of a nucleus, neutrons, protons and electrons.…

We all know it’s important for our health to consistently nourish our bodies with good foods, get quality rest, and work up a good sweat. But as essential as it is to “work-out”, it’s just as important to “work-in”….

Since my cancer diagnosis in 2012, detoxing my body is at the top of my list of vital self-help health practices. Despite all of the thousands of toxins in our air, food, homes and offices, it is possible to minimize our exposure through what we ingest and what we can expel. One way to help rid our bodies of toxins and fight disease is through sweat therapy: my not-so-secret cancer prevention weapon….

I’ve been advising clients the same thing for many years – “wealth is built with returns over time.” It’s sound, life-long, investment strategies that have the greatest impact on the financial health of your retirement….

In my years working in financial services, I witnessed many individuals build their wealth with returns over time. It was rare that anyone managed it without a good financial advisor. Whether yours comes from a personal referral or by searching lists of professional organizations online, a good advisor is critical. She can ensure you obtain all cost savings, tax minimizing strategies and investment planning advice to help you grow your net worth and safeguard assets.…

In early 2012 I was diagnosed with cancer. Of course I was gobsmacked with this diagnosis. It was a very pivotal moment in my life – for a number of reasons. One thing this diagnosis did is it set me on a different course – one where I began to research and investigate all things health and wellness related. And of course that includes the importance of feeding our cells the right nutrition….

My mantra to clients has always been, “Wealth is built with returns over time.” Because sound, life-long investment strategies have the greatest impact on your financial future, I advised clients on everything from investing for their children’s education to how to grow their net worth, and from minimizing their income tax burden to planning for retirement….

When it comes to our health, we can’t simply rely on medical professionals to take care of us. The smartest approach to health-care is self-care – that is self-initiated and deliberate care for one’s self.

In modern medicine, self-care is most closely aligned with preventative healthcare, which is obviously a much more proactive measure. Don’t wait for bad news to begin making lifestyle changes because diseases are a dynamic process that begins long before we even realize we’re affected.

It’s time to seriously reflect, get up out of that chair, clean out the fridge and replace it with healthy real foods, manage that stress, and eat well, sleep well, and move well. Today is the day.

Sandy Cardy, CPA, CA, CFP

As a leading authority on tax and estate planning, for many years Sandy helped individuals grow their net worth. But after her own battle with cancer and subsequent full recovery, she immersed herself in researching how to protect your health, as well as your wealth. Today, she shares her practical and inspiring knowledge of how to build a lasting legacy, in all senses of the word.